Paraty Brazil by UTMB
Paraty Brazil by UTMB – PTR 25
Paraty → Paraty Chegada
Race guide
Updated 18 July 2026
The PTR 25 is the 25 km distance at Paraty Brazil by UTMB, starting and finishing in the historic coastal town of Paraty. Over 25 kilometres it climbs a modest but real 763 m and stays close to sea level, with a high point of just 368 m, making it the accessible entry point to the Paraty by UTMB weekend for runners stepping up to the trail-marathon distance. What defines this race is its low-altitude, near-coastal character: it begins at Paraty Largada essentially at sea level, ventures inland toward Faz Bananal, and returns to finish at Paraty Chegada. The climbing is spread across the course rather than stacked into one big ascent, so it rewards steady rhythm and heat management far more than raw mountain climbing ability.
The Course: A Loop Around Paraty
The PTR 25 runs 25 km from Paraty Largada (8 m) out and back to Paraty Chegada (6 m), essentially a loop anchored on the town. The one intermediate waypoint in the data is Faz Bananal at 8.4 km and 55 m, which sits early in the route. Total climbing is 763 m with a high point of 368 m, so the vertical is genuine but the course never leaves low elevation. Because only three points define the route, the shape between them matters: with a high point of 368 m but checkpoints all near sea level, the 763 m of gain is clearly earned on undulating ground away from the named markers rather than in one signposted climb. Expect the terrain to roll, with the middle and later portions of the loop delivering most of the day's climbing before the return to Paraty Chegada.
Where the Climbing Sits
The profile is front-light and back-loaded in feel. The opening 8.4 km to Faz Bananal barely rises, from 8 m to 55 m, so the bulk of the 763 m of ascent comes after that early checkpoint, on the way to and back from the high point of 368 m. With no further intermediate altitudes given, treat everything beyond Faz Bananal as the working part of the course where the elevation is accumulated. Strategically, that means the first stretch out of Paraty is a chance to settle into rhythm without over-committing, because the real climbing lies ahead. Runners who go out too hard on the flat opening kilometres risk paying for it on the undulating middle section, while those who arrive at Faz Bananal controlled will have more to give on the climbs and the run back into Paraty Chegada.
Pacing and Fuelling
There is one hard time gate in the data: the finish at Paraty Chegada, 25 km, closes at Sat 14:00. That is the single deadline to plan against, so build a pace that carries you through the climbing after Faz Bananal with comfortable margin rather than leaving yourself chasing the cut-off late in the loop. With aid effectively bookended by the town start and finish plus the early Faz Bananal point, this short-course race still asks for sensible self-sufficiency across the back half where the climbing concentrates. Carry enough fluid and a few gels or bars to cover the stretch from Faz Bananal around to the finish, fuel little and often on the undulating ground, and keep drinking steadily given the warm coastal setting and the Saturday-afternoon finish window.
Conditions to Expect
This is a low-elevation, coastal-Brazil course: the start and finish sit at 6-8 m and the whole route stays below 368 m. That means altitude is a non-factor, but heat and humidity typical of the Paraty region are the real challenge, especially with the finish cut-off at Sat 14:00 placing much of the effort in the warmest part of the day. Prepare for warm, humid running and manage hydration and cooling accordingly rather than worrying about mountain exposure. The rolling terrain that produces 763 m of gain over 25 km suggests trail underfoot that mixes runnable sections with climbs, so pace the ups conservatively, keep your feet moving on the descents, and treat the return to Paraty Chegada as a chance to finish strong through the historic town.
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✓ Course data verified against the official source (2026-07-17) · official source
0 km · 8 m · —
8.4 km · 55 m · —
25 km · 6 m · Sat 14:00
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